8.6.2026 | Several dozen gambling operators have already applied for a licence. It currently takes an estimated six months to process applications.

Gambling The gambling system in Finland is currently undergoing reform. The reform will open up the gambling market to competition, and gambling will be a licensed activity from 1 July 2027. The gambling reform seeks to ensure that gambling activi...

Marketing of gambling Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that the content of this page is partly based on old legislation and is valid until 30 June 2027. The content will be updated as the effective date of the new legisl...

Frequently asked questions about gambling Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that the content of this page is based on old legislation and is valid until 30 June 2027. The content will be updated as the effective date of t...

Supervision of gambling The provision of gambling services is a form of economic activity that, without supervision, may have harmful effects on society. The objects of the gambling system could not be achieved without an efficient supervisory org...

Applying for a gambling licence Apply for a gambling licence by submitting a written application. Write your application in Finnish or Swedish. Send the application and attachments to the National Police Board via the online service, by email, or ...

Illegal gambling Has an online casino advertisement caught your eye? Have you wondered whether to use a foreign gambling company to place bets? Before you start gambling, you should always check whether it is a legally organised gambling activity....

Frequently asked questions about the licence holder’s obligations Is there a charge for processing annual reports? The supervisory authority does not charge a separate processing fee for the annual reports. However, holders of a gambling licence o...

Recommended decisions Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that applying to the National Police Board for a recommended decision is one of the legal protections available to players under the old legislation. You can apply t...

Supervision fees All gambling licences are subject to an annual supervision fee. The supervision fees for gambling licences and exclusive licences are based on the licence holder’s profit margin from gambling. The supervision fee for a gambling so...

Frequently asked questions about applying for licences How do I identify myself to the online service? The representative of the license applicant uses strong electronic identification to log in to the online service. If the representative of the ...

Connecting to the supervision system’s interfaces All holders of a gambling licence or an exclusive licence must implement two direct integrations with the National Police Board's supervision system: an integration with the self-exclusion register...

International cooperation licence If you intend to provide gambling services with an operator that does not have a licence in Finland, you will need an international cooperation licence in addition to your operating licence. The Gambling Act defin...

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Online tip-off form Have you noticed suspicious activity on the internet? Do you suspect that something you saw may be related to an offence? Have you encountered suspicious content or material? You can leave a tip for the police about a non-urgen...

4.5.2026 | 1 (38) Letter 07.04.2026 Document: ID-26235751 Case: POL-2025-152385 Written guidelines for obliged entities on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing in gambling activities Contents Definitions ...................................

18.9.2025 | Illegal marketing of gambling in game streams and social media

Annual reporting obligation The holder of a gambling licence or an exclusive licence has reporting obligations under the Gambling Act. Carefully read the technical regulation on reporting obligations before you submit your annual report. Every hol...

Decisions and publications Most of our documents are available only in Finnish and Swedish . On this page you can find the documents that are available in English. Marketing National Police Board's guidelines on the marketing of gambling services ...

26.2.2026 | Applications for licences under the new Finnish Gambling Act can be submitted from next week. In the first phase, it is possible to apply for a gambling licence and an exclusive licence. The licence is applied for in writing from the National Police Board, and the processing fee is 29,000 euros.

Ostrobothnia Police Department We provide services in the regions of Ostrobothnia, Southern Ostrobothnia and Central Ostrobothnia. Our area of operation extends from Kristiinankaupunki to Kokkola on the western coast and from Alavus to Kannus in t...

Häme Police Department We provide police services in 21 municipalities in the Kanta-Häme and Päijät-Häme regions. Our area is characterised by the beautiful ridge landscape of Lake Päijänne and a road network popular among tourists. There are seve...

15.1.2026 | Webinar: Licences under the new Gambling Act

Fraud In fraud offences, the perpetrator aims to obtain financial benefits by deceiving the victim. Fraud often causes financial damage to the victim. Nowadays, there are many kinds of fraud types, and they have moved to information networks. E-ma...

18.9.2025 | Gambling is being marketed illegally on various social media platforms and in game streams, and the police are addressing this activity. A particular concern for the police is the marketing of gambling targeted at young people.

3.9.2025 | The National Police Board has prohibited the marketing of gambling by two different social media influencers in violation of the Lotteries Act. Both prohibition decisions were served on the parties concerned in May 2025. One of the prohibitions entered into force in June. The enforcement of the other prohibition has been suspended, as the party concerned has appealed against it to the Administrative Court.

3.12.2024 | Statement ID-24794938 1 (81) 01.11.2024 POL-2023-12050 NATIONAL POLICE BOARD Gambling Administration Konepajankatu 2, P.O.Box 50, FI-11101 RIIHIMÄKI arpajaishallinto@poliisi.fi Tel. +358 295 480 181 police.fi National Police Board's guidelines on ...

14.5.2025 | Helsinki Administrative Court has rejected an appeal filed by a party against the decision of the National Police Board. The decision of the Administrative Court upheld the view of the National Police Board that the party's activities had constituted the marketing of gambling services in violation of the Lotteries Act.

5.12.2025 | The Gaming Police project has been awarded the Recognition for Act of Dialogue in Finland

13.12.2024 | The Supreme Administrative Court (KHO) has ruled on two important cases related to the marketing of gambling services.

6.11.2024 | The number of applications for money collection permits has increased by more than 10% compared to last year. Many people are planning to raise money for the first time and so the application process is new to many.

29.4.2024 | Gambling outlets / Gambling retailers / Horse racing tracks 1 GAMBLING OUTLETS / GAMBLING RETAILERS / HORSE RACING TRACKS According to the Anti-Money Laundering Act, a gambling operator may assign the meas- ures required for customer due diligence...

19.11.2024 | In its decision of 12 November 2024, the Finnish Police Board’s Gambling Administration prohibited the gambling company Veikkaus Oy from marketing gambling games in violation of the Finnish Lotteries Act. The decision is based on marketing of gambling games targeted at minors. A conditional fine of EUR 2,900,000 has been imposed to enforce the prohibition.

6.3.2024 | A gambling company’s marketing prohibition enters into force after a court decision

29.4.2024 | GENERAL SECTION OF THE SUPERVISOR-SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO THE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ACT NATIONAL POLICE BOARD 16.4.2024 General section of the supervisor-specific risk assessment pursuant to the anti-money laundering act2 TABLE OF CON...

5.12.2025 | The Timeout Foundation grants this recognition to an actor who has strengthened dialogue, inclusion, and democracy in Finland.

16.5.2023 | National Police Board prohibits Gambling operator from marketing gambling services in Finland with EUR 2.4 million conditional fine

10.1.2023 | Illegal gambling advertising has been especially targeted at young adults on social media channels for several years. Marketing typically utilises the popularity of social media celebrities and aims to associate gambling with images of success, coping well in life, prosperity and publicity. However, gambling causes serious social, health and economic harms, which are ignored in advertising.

2.8.2023 | The National Police Board of Finland will supervise marketing of gambling services closely at the World Rally Championship event and its side events in Central Finland from 3 to 6 August 2023.

9.12.2022 | Payment blocks for gambling services enter into force at the beginning of 2023